69. Performance, They Shoot Horses Don't They?, Pitch Black, Slade in Flame

This week, we take a bit of a stroll through the back end of the 60s, stopping at some point in the 70's. And in another of our inadvertent themes, we look at Rock stars playing at being actors. Welcome to They Don't Make 'em Like They Used To.This week on They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To, the team at Sunshine Radio explores the evolving persona of the rockstar on film, journeying from the gritty streets of 1960s London to the far reaches of a sci-fi future.The Bonafide Classic: We dive into the psychedelic 1970 crime drama Performance. The team discusses Mick Jagger's legendary performance as a reclusive rock star and the film's controversial, avant-garde production history.The Hidden Gem: We examine the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, a brutal and emotional depiction of a Great Depression-era dance marathon starring Jane Fonda in a career-defining role.The Exception to the Rule: Breaking the pre-1980 rule, we look at the 2000 cult classic Pitch Black. The crew explores how this lean, muscular sci-fi thriller launched Vin Diesel’s career and successfully subverted genre stereotypes.A Special Patient’s Choice: In a special request for Carl on Alverstone Ward, we discuss the 1975 film Slade in Flame, featuring the band Slade. Carl reminisces about the film’s unvarnished and cynical take on the music industry.Note: All featured music tracks, including songs by Slade and Mick Jagger, have been edited out of this digital upload due to licensing restrictions.If you enjoyed these deep dives into cinematic history, what era or genre of classic film would you like to hear us explore in a future episode?